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Rexhep Rexhepi, renowned as a formidable watchmaker and horological prodigy, solidified his reputation through a remarkable journey. His exceptional career took a significant turn when he joined one of contemporary watchmaking giants, Francois-Paul Journe. In 2012, at the young age of 25, Rexhepi embarked on his horological odyssey by establishing Akrivia, a watchmaking studio bearing… Continue reading Rexhep Rexhepi, The Remarkable Journey of the Horological Prodigy The post Rexhep Rexhepi, The Remarkable Journey of the Horological Prodigy appeared first on Revolution Watch.

“The Holy Trinity,” as any watch nerd knows, refers to the triumvirate of Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin. Colin Smith takes a look at what we mean – or think we mean - when we describe PP, AP, and VC as the “Holy Trinity” of watchmaking and when we describe a timepiece as our “grail watch.” The post Grail Watches: The Holy Trinity (Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Vacheron Constantin) – And What is a ‘Grail Watch’ Anyway? – Reprise appeared first on Quill & Pad.

The 'iykyk' collaboration is a playfully irreverent limited edition made for those in the know. Because if you know, you know…

It won’t come as a surprise to say that most of the current watches produced by Grand Seiko are profoundly inspired by their country of origin, Japan. Whether it is depicting dials modelled after the country’s landscapes, crafted according to traditional crafts, or simply representing local culture, this is one of the elements that makes […]

A partnership between Louis Vuitton and Rexhep Rexhepi of Akrivia marks the inaugural entry of Louis Vuitton's collaborative series with independent watchmakers. The post The Louis Vuitton x Akrivia LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie proves Louis Vuitton is a safe haven for independent watchmaking appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Louis Vuitton x Akrivia LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie proves Louis Vuitton is a safe haven for independent watchmaking appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Akrivia and Rexhep have somewhat of a cult following and it’s not until you get to peruse one of his watches in the metal that you come to realize the great and the not-so-great things about the brand and their watches. Today, as we published the news about the Akrivia X Louis Vuitton LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie, I had to go back to my notes when I dissected the Akrivia AK-06.

MAEN Watches has relaunched their vintage inspired Skymaster 38 chronograph over the weekend, adding three new updated references to the collection, including a surprising limited edition. The Skymaster feels like a watch right in MAEN’s wheelhouse: a sports watch with an aesthetic that’s clearly inspired by the past, but executed at an incredibly high level […] The post MAEN Launches the Third Version of their Skymaster 38 with a New Movement and a Surprising Collaborator appeared first on Worn & Wound.

Louis Vuitton and Rexhep Rexhepi from Akrivia launch the LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie. Following the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives announced in early 2023, Louis Vuitton is embarking on a series of collaborative timepieces with renowned independent watchmakers, with the inaugural project being the LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie born from the collaboration between Atelier Akrivia and Louis Vuitton.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors In an interesting and very exciting event in Santa Barbara where we just attended, we bring you breaking new of the release of a new Louis Vuitton partnership, a first of five. This is the premier: the Louis Vuitton x Rexhep Rexhepi LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie. Release information with commentary in italics. Hands on with [...] The post Breaking: new Louis Vuitton x Rexhep Rexhepi LVRR-01 Chronographe à Sonnerie appeared first on DEPLOYANT.

The love of Jean Arnault, head of Louis Vuitton watches, for independent watchmaking is not a secret anymore. In addition to revamping entirely the brand’s collection with a new Tambour watch, the man is behind a great initiative for the indie watch scene, the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives, as well as relaunching […]

I’m a firm believer that entry-level models often show the true essence of a brand. It’s the first point of contact for many buyers and, therefore, is a good representation of the design elements, quality, and creativity that define a company’s offerings. This is no different for NOMOS Glashütte’s Club model. The German brand has […] The post Nomos Brings Back the Classic Club with Some Subtle Upgrades appeared first on Worn & Wound.

A world's first chiming chronograph from Akrivia kicks off a quintet of limited edition collaborations for Louis Vuitton.

At Collectability we love treasure hunting, and we particularly love pocket watches. Visiting Alex Ku’s collection of pocket watches on show at the Horological Society of New York’s elegant library is a happy combination of both. In seven short years, Alex Ku has amassed an impressive collection of pocket watches that span over 300 years of important horological advancements. The exhibit comes to an end in December, and we strongly encourage you to visit if you are in the New […] The post POCKET GENIUS: THE WATCH COLLECTION OF ALEX KU appeared first on Collectability.

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Doxa's boxiest boi is an unusual timepiece... But that's what makes it so compelling. The post The Doxa SUB 600T Professional is a super diver to make a splash with appeared first on Time and Tide Watches. The post The Doxa SUB 600T Professional is a super diver to make a splash with appeared first on Time and Tide Watches.

Unimatic’s enigmatic dive watch, the Modello Uno, is largely celebrated for its simple design that’s almost conceptual in nature, with minimal representative elements that deconstruct the normal design cues we expect from such a watch. They are beautiful as a result, but never quite rose to the realm of practical dive watch. Unimatic captures an […] The post Unimatic Modello Uno Gets Serious About Diving with New U1S-PD3 & U1S-PD5 appeared first on Worn & Wound.

The world’s watery depths are some of the most remote and hazardous places to explore.  Deep-cave diving, then, is perhaps an extreme sport within an extreme sport. Fratello speaks to one man who has set world records for diving in these forbidding places and who relies on Casio watches for life-risking work underwater. He has […] Visit The Casio Collection Of Nuno Gomes — Setting World Diving Records With A Casio G-Shock On The Wrist to read the full article.

DEPLOYANT - The watch magazine for collectors, by collectors Seiko releases two limited editions that pay tribute to their historical field watches. Introducing the Seiko Prospex Land and Seiko Prospex Landmaster. Press Release information with commentary in italics. New: Seiko Prospex Land and Landmaster We do not yet have the recommended retail price as we publish this article. And will update when we have [...] The post New: Seiko Prospex Land and Landmaster appeared first on DEPLOYANT.